Lion King Themed Wedding Inspiration

Photography by Caroline Opacic Photography

A Lion King themed wedding? Seriously, how much better can it get?! We’re feeling all the love tonight (get it…) with this inspiration. With its colourful tones, boho vibe and extravagant dried flower arrangements, each aspect transports us back to a childhood favourite. We love the outdoor tipi, complete with bamboo furniture and Moroccan styled cushions - so lush! It’s all so carefree - basically, it’s the epitome of Hakuna Matata. Hey, it means no worries, right? We approve!

Lion King theme wedding with boho vibes and outdoor Tipi

Inspired by my favourite childhood movie, the Lion King, and it’s colour palette, this shoot is a boho, and vibrant nod to the movie’s setting. We brought the lush grasslands of Africa to Hertfordshire with extravagant dried flowers arrangements, an outdoor ceremony of dreams and an intimate tipi dining area on the island of Brook Farm, Cuffley.
Caroline Opacic Photography

Dried floral bouquet on Moroccan inspired cushion

Black bride laughs with groom in pale blue suit

Bride & groom kiss during ceremony surrounded by pampas grass and wooden arch

Bride looks lovingly at groom on wedding day during Lion King themed wedding

Bride leans back on groom whilst smiling during wedding day

Bride walks toward groom holding brightly coloured dried floral bouquet

Groom kisses bride whilst she holds dried floral bouquet and hair blows in the wind

Bride & groom hold hands whilst sat on wooden chairs with Moroccan inspired cushions

Bride & groom sit under tipi surrounded by brightly coloured cushions and wooden furniture

Bride & groom look at the camera with pampas grass blowing in the wind in the background

White & orange 4-tier cake with geometric macrame detailing

Groom wears pastel blue suit with eye-catching buttonhole floral detailing

Black bride wears raffia crown and matching earrings

Bride & groom hold hands during wedding ceremony outdoors

Chloe Ainsley Creative stationery complete in bright colours

Dried floral bouquet tied with ribbon sits upon wooden bench outdoors

Bride stands in front of extravagant dried floral arrangement outdoors

Bride laughs during golden hour outdoors

Bride walks down the aisle in boho wedding gown complete with dried floral bouquet

Chloe Ainsley Creative stationery complete with a Lion King theme

Chloe Ainsley Creative stationery on top of wooden placemat

FASHION

Our model, Dionne, wore two looks by Kate Edmondson Bridal - both separates with ornate floral lace tops. For the first look we went for a regal high neck and tulle skirt and the second, with beautiful statement sleeves, was a more informal feel for an evening reception under the stars. To really bring the ‘Queen Nala’ look, Dionne wore a pretty raffia crown and matching earrings from To Be Adorned. Dionne wore her hair natural with a glowing complexion and soft make up.

VENUE

Beautiful Brook Farm in Cuffley, Hertfordshire is the perfect outdoor wedding venue. What really sold me was the venue’s lake, split into two with a grass-covered walkway. This lead to a small island with string lights strung in the trees. Here, we set up a tipi with a sweetheart dining area and a laid back boho fire pit area for after dark. In front of the tipi we created a carefree ceremony area with benches under the shade of the trees. If couples are thinking of a scaled back wedding, this shoot is definitely full of inspiration!

Bride holds out arm with dried floral bouquet in celebration with her groom

Bride & groom dance outdoors on wedding day in the sunshine

Orange wine glasses complete with Chloe Ainsley Creative stationery

Bride & groom walk outdoors with their backs to the camera on wedding day

Bride holds brightly coloured dried floral arrangement tied with ribbon

Table decor complete with brass candlestick holders and brass cutlery

Fabric napkin tied in a knot upon plate on rattan placemat

4-tier wedding cake complete in white and orange with Macrame detailing

Bride & groom kiss in front of fire pit outdoors

Bride & groom hold hands with bride wearing neutral tone nail varnish

4-tier wedding cake surrounded by large pampas grass and dried floral arrangements

Groom wears pastel blue waistcoat and eye-catching buttonhole

Bride & groom embrace whilst sat down on grey sofa

Fruit bowl complete surrounded by candles and dried flowers atop a wooden table

Dried floral arrangement tied with ribbon

Bride holds up Chloe Ainsley Creative Stationery to the camera whilst smiling

Bride leans into groom on their wedding day

Dried floral arrangement complete in bright colours

Moroccan themed furniture next to large dried floral arrangement outdoors

Bride & groom embrace outdoors underneath tipi

Groom sits back in wooden chair whilst wearing pastel blue suit

How gorgeous is the stationery by recommended supplier Chloe Ainsley Creative? It’s so imaginative and vibrant!

This shoot really was all about the colour, so our ‘Lion King’ Ali, wore a pastel blue suit from ASOS. Keeping this chilled with an elopement vibe, we opted for no tie, but instead a textured and eye-catching buttonhole to match the wild floral installations.
Caroline Opacic Photography

If this Lion King Themed wedding is making all your childhood dreams come true, then we can totally relate! Vibrant colours and a boho chic theme may be just what you’re after. Take a look at this incredible (INCREDIBLE) wedding in Marrakech, complete with hanging lanterns and flame thrower entertainers! Or how about this Moroccan wedding elopement with a boho vibe? Honestly, you’re bound to find something you love…